29 CFR-1910.155-157(g)
Per OSHA standard 29CFR 1910.157, the employer shall provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principle of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting. Training shall include:
- Types of fires
- Types of extinguishers
- Extinguishing Agents
- Components of combustion
- Fire prevention
- Fire control Techniques
- Functions and operations of portable extinguishers/P.A.S.S. Method
Length: 2 hrs.classroom to 4 hrs. with field exercise
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Per OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030, employers shall ensure that all employees with an occupational exposure, participate in a training program which must include:
- A general explanation of the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases
- An explanation of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens
- An explanation of the use and limitations of methods that will prevent or reduce exposure including work practices and personal protective equipment
- Information on the types, proper use, location, removal, handling, decontamination and disposal of personal protective equipment
- Information on the Hepatitis A& B Vaccine, safety, method of administration and benefits of vaccination
- Explain procedures to follow in the event an exposure incident occurs
Length: 1 hr.
Required Annual Refresher
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Per OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.151 (b), the employees in the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in proximity to the workplace must train an employee or employees to render first aid/CPR/AED. The first aid/CPR/AED course will be that belonging to American Heart Association or National Safety Council.
- Victim Assessment
- Basic Life Support
- Shock
- Choking
- Bleeding/Wounds
- Poisoning/Prevention
- Burns
- Cold/Heat related injuries
- Bone/Joint/Muscle injuries
- Medical Emergencies
- Specific body area injuries
- C.P.R/AED.--Manequin/Practical Testing
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Child Abuse
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
- Drowning/Prevention
Length: 4 hrs. First Aid with CPR/AED 8 hrs.
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U.S. Department of Transportation
This course was developed for First responders to Emergencies from Police, Fire and EMS Departments. There is a certification written and practical test depending on the state or region.
Table of Contents
Module 1: Preparing to Be a First Responder
Introduction to the EMS System
The Well-Being of the First Responder
Medical, Legal, and Ethical Issues
The Human Body
Lifting and Moving Patients
Module 2: Airway
Airway Management
Module 3: Patient Assessment
Patient Assessment
Communications and Documentation
Module 4: Circulation
Professional Rescuer CPR
Module 5: Illness and Injury
Medical Emergencies
Poisoning and Substance Abuse
Behavioral Emergencies
Bleeding, Shock, and Soft-Tissue Injuries
Injuries to Muscles and Bones
Module 6: Childbirth, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics
Childbirth
Pediatric Emergencies
Geriatric Emergencies
Module 7: EMS Operations
EMS Operations
Hazmat Awareness/Mass Casualty
29 CFR 1910.1200 App. "E"
The purpose of this standard is to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and the information concerning these hazards are transmitted to safe use of those hazardous chemicals in their workplace. This training course will include the following:
- Summary of the Standard
- The Written Program
- Identifying hazardous chemicals
- Product warning labels
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Contractors
- Chemical Inventory
- Employee Training
Length: 2 hrs.
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1910.120(Q)(6)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v) and 1926.65
Per OSHA 1910.120 or 1926.65, first responders at the awareness level, who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release, must be trained to initiate an emergency release sequence. They shall have sufficient training to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas:
- An understanding of what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with them in an incident.
- Be able to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency.
- Identification of the hazardous substances, if possible.
- Understand first responder awareness level role in the Emergency Response Plan.
- Understand how to use DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.
- Understand how to use MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
Length: 4 hrs.
Course Renewal: Annually
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The prerequisite in order to take this class is the 40 hour Hazwoper Specialist Course. This class is designed under CFR 1910.120 or 1926.65 to provide to the Supervisor with the necessary instructional information to manage and supervise the cleanup.
The class consists of
- Exposure Guidelines
- Site decontamination strategies
- Media exercises
- Managing Medical emergencies
- Decision making strategies
- Practical Exercise
Length: 8 hrs.
Course Renewal: Annually
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1910.120(q)(6)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(V)
Per OSHA 1910.120 or 1926.65, first responders at the technician are those who respond to releases or potential releases for the purpose of stopping the release. This course takes a more aggressive approach to the point of relase in order to actually stop the release. They shall receive at least twenty-four (24) hours of training in the following areas as well as competency in both operations and awareness levels of hazardous waste operations.
- Implement Employers Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
- Know the classification, identifications and verifications of known and unknown materials by using field survey instruments and equipment.
- Be able to function within an assigned role in the Incident command system
- Selection and use of specialized chemical P.P.E. available
- Understand hazard and risk assessment techniques
- Perform advanced control, containment, and or confinement operations utilizing P.P.E. available.
- Implementation of decontamination procedures
- Understand and implementation of termination procedures
- Understand basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior
Length: 24 hrs.
Course Renewal: Annually
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1910.120(q)(6)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(V)
Per OSHA 1910.120 or 1926.65, first responders at the technician are those who respond to releases or potential releases for the purpose of stopping the release. This course takes a more aggressive approach to the point of relase in order to actually stop the release. They shall receive at least twenty-four (24) hours of training in the following areas as well as competency in both operations and awareness levels of hazardous waste operations.
- Implement Employers Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
- Know the classification, identifications and verifications of known and unknown materials by using field survey instruments and equipment.
- Be able to function within an assigned role in the Incident command system
- Selection and use of specialized chemical P.P.E. available
- Understand hazard and risk assessment techniques
- Perform advanced control, containment, and or confinement operations utilizing P.P.E. available.
- Implementation of decontamination procedures
- Understand and implementation of termination procedures
- Understand basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior
Length: 24 hrs.
Course Renewal: Annually
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Per OSHA 1901.120 or 1926.65, Hazardous Material Specialist are individuals who respond with and provide support to hazardous materials technicians. Their duties parallel those of the hazardous materials technicians, however, those duties require a more directed or specific knowledge of the various substances they may be called upon to contain. The hazardous materials specialist would also act as the site liaison with Federal , state, local and other government authorities in regards to site activities.
- Know how to implement local emergency response plan.
- Understand classification, identification and verification of known and unknown materials by using advanced survey instruments and equipment.
- Know the state emergency response plan.
- Be able to select and use proper specialized chemical personal protective equipment provided to the hazardous materials specialist.
- Understand in-depth hazard and risk techniques.
- Be able to perform specialized control, containment, and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment available.
- Be able to determine and implement decontamination procedures.
- Have the ability to develop a site safety and control plan.
- Understand chemical, radiological and toxicological terminology and behavior.
Length: 40 hrs.
Course Renewal: Annually
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This is a requirement of most contractors tohave their employees complete at least the 10 hour construction outreach program. We are authorized to conduct both the 10 hour and 30 hour construction outreach programs.
Designated Training Topics
10-Hour Construction or Exclusively Roadway (NSC) Safety and Health Outreach Programs
The 10-hour program is intended to provide instruction on a variety of construction industry safety and health standards to entry level participants.
The five required topic areas must be comprehensively taught (for our hour each) as part of the 10-hour construction outreach course.
5 Required Course Topics
- One Hour - Introduction to OSHA, OSH Act/General Duty Clause 5(a)(1) Subpart C: General Safety and Health Provision, Competent Person
- Choose one or more of the following topics:
- One Hour - Subpart H: Material Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal
- One Hour - Subpart N: Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
- One Hour - Subpart O: Motor Vehicles, Mechanical Equipment, Construction Equipment
- One Hour - Subpart K: Electrical
- Choose one or more of the following topics:
- One Hour - Subpart L: Scaffolding
- One Hour - Subpart P: Excavations
- One Hour - Subpart X: Stairways and Ladders
- One Hour - Subpart M: Fall Protection
5 Other Possible Construction Topics
- One Hour - Subpart D: Occupational Health & Environmental Controls (Emphasis on Hazard Communication)
- One Hour - Subpart E: Personal Equipment and Life Saving Equipment
- One Hour - Subpart F: Fire Protection and Prevention
- One Hour - Subpart G: Signs, Signals, and Barricades
- One Hour - Subpart H: Material Handling, Storage, Use and Disposal
- One Hour - Subpart I: Tools-- Hand and Power
- One Hour - Subpart J: Welding and Cutting
- One Hour - Subpart L: Scaffolding
- One Hour - Subpart N: Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators and Conveyors
- One Hour - Subpart O: Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, Construction Equipment
- One Hour - Subpart P: Excavations
- One Hour - Subpart Q: Concrete and Masonry Construction
- One Hour - Subpart R: Steel ErectionSubpart Q: Concrete and Masonry Construction
- One Hour - Subpart S: Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams, and Compressed Air
- One Hour - Subpart T: Demolition
- One Hour - Subpart U: Blasting and Use of Explosives
- One Hour - Subpart V: Power Transmission and Distribution
- One Hour - Subpart W: Rollover Protective Structures; Overhead Protection
- One Hour - Subpart X: Stairways and Ladders
- One Hour - Subpart Z: Toxic and Hazardous Substances
- One Hour - Confined Spaces
- One Hour - Process Safety Management
- One Hour - Lead Hazards In Construction
- One Hour - 29 CFR 1904, Record Keeping. OSHA Form #300, #301, and #301A
Designated Training Topics
30 Hour Construction Safety and Health Outreach Program
Times listed for the instruction on the required topics are considered to be minimums. All of the required topics listed below must be presented in the 30 hour outreach course. The required topics account for 21 hours of the 30 hour program.
Required Course Topics (21 Hours)
- One Hour - Introduction to OSHA Standards, OSH Act/General Duty Claus 5(a) (1)
- One Hour - Subpart C: General Safety and Health Provisions, Competent Person
- One Hour - STD 3-1.1, "Clarification of Citation Policy Regarding 29 CFR 1926.20, 29 CFR 1926.21 and Related General Safety and Health Provision"; Safety Programs
- One Hour - Subpart D: Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, (Emphasis on Hazard Communication)
- One Hour - Subpart D: Health Hazards in Construction
- One Hour - Subpart E: Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment
- One Hour - Subpart F: Fire Protection and Prevention
- One Hour - Subparts O, W, and G: Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment and Marine Operations; Rollover Protective Structures and Overhead Protection and Signs, Signals and Barricades
- One Hour - Subpart P: Excavations
- One Hour - Subpart Q: Concrete and Masonry Construction
- One Hour - Subpart H: Material Handling, Rigging, Storage, Use and Disposal
- One Hour - Subpart I: Tools/Hand and Power; Machine Guarding
- One Hour - Subpart J: Welding and Cutting
- One Hour - Subpart K: Electrical
- One Hour - Subpart L: Scaffolding
- One Hour - Subpart M: Fall Protection
- One Hour - Subpart N: Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
- One Hour - Subpart X: Stairways and Ladders
- One Hour - Confined Space Entry
Other Possible Topics (9 hours)
- Subpart R: Steel Erection
- Subpart S: Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams and Compressed Air
- Subpart T: Demolition
- Subpart U: Blasting and Use of Explosives
- Subpart V: Power Transmission and Distribution
- Subpart Z: Toxic and Hazardous Substances
- Process Safety Management
- Lead Hazards in Construction
- 29 CFR 1904, Record Keeping, OSHA #300, #301, #301A
Length: 10hrs.or 30hrs
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These courses are intended to provide a variety of training on General Industry safety and health to entry level workers and to people with some safety responsibilities.
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The 10-hour General Industry Course has 4 hours mandatory and 6 hours must be chosen from the optional topic list.
4 Required Course Topics
One Hour – Introduction to OSHA, OSH Act, General Duty Clause 5(a)(1),
Inspections, Citations, and Penalties (CFR Part1903), Recordkeeping,
(CFR Part 1904)
One Hour – Walking and Working Surfaces, Subpart D
One Hour – Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans,
and Fire Protection, Subparts E & L
One Hour – Electrical, Subpart S
6 Hours from Optional Topics
One Hour – Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Subpart H
One Hour – Personal Protective Equipment, Subpart I
One Hour – Machine Guarding, Subpart O
One Hour – Hazard Communication, Subpart Z
One Hour – Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Boodborne
Pathogens, Ergonomics, Subpart Z
One Hour - Confined Space, Subpart J
Safety and Health Programs- identification, avoidance, control
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7 Required Course Topics
At Least Two Hours – Introduction to OSHA Standards
At Least One Hours - Walking and Working Surfaces, Subpart D
At Least Two Hours – Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire
Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection, Subparts E & L
At Least Two Hours – Electrical, Subpart S
23 Hours from Optional Topics
Flammable and Combustible Liquids, Subpart H
Personal Protective Equipment, Subpart I
Permit-required Confined Space, Subpart J
Lockout / Tagout, Subpart J
Material Handling, Subpart N
Welding, Cutting and Brazing, Subpart Q
Hazard Communication, Subpart Z
Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Subpart Z
Bloodborne Pathogens, Subpart Z
Ergonomics
Recordkeeping, 29CFR 1904
Safety and Health Programs
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